The Garden City Hotel features timeless elegance with modern-day comforts. The property showcases renovated guest rooms along with luxurious suites, first-class culinary backed by Celebrity Chef David Burke, and an array of banquet halls.

Our property also boasts Red Salt Room, King Bar, The Rose Room Underground Lounge and The Patio Bar, all inspired by Chef David Burke. Located in the heart of Garden City, the Hotel is a stone’s throw away from Manhattan, only 15 miles by car or 45 minutes by Long Island Railroad.

We pride ourselves on our meticulous attention to detail and relentless drive towards success. Our team is looking for Hospitality Professionals to help us revitalize and reinforce the standards that historically makes us one of the best in the business.

We currently have a career opportunity available for an experienced Fine Dining Restaurant Server.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day. Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
• Maintain complete knowledge of table/seat/station numbers, room capacity, hours of operation, proper table set-up and dress code of the restaurant.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all liquor brands, beers and non-alcoholic selections, correct glassware and garnishes in the restaurant.
• Maintain knowledge of the particular characteristics and description of every wine/champagne by the glass and major wines on the wine list.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all menu items, prices, preparation method/time, major ingredients and quality standards of taste, appearance, texture, serving temperature, portion size, garnish and method of presentation.
• Maintain complete knowledge of P.O.S. and manual systems.
• Complete opening and closing side duties as assigned.
• Review reserved tables and names of such; follow up on special arrangements for pre-assigned tables.
• Review daily specials and maintain awareness of 86'd items throughout the shift.
• Input order into system and ensure transmission of food orders is verified by Kitchen when assigned to do so.
• Make all varieties of coffee in accordance with the departmental standards.
• Guide the activities of the assigned Bus Person to ensure optimum service to guests.
• Adhere to payment, cash handling and credit policies/procedures.
• Extend appreciation for guests' patronage and invite them back.
• Collect and report tips at the end of the assigned shift.
• Complete all closing reports as assigned and leave duty after reporting to supervisor.

Requirements:

• Prior experience as a Fine Dining Server.
• This position requires flexibility with scheduling including AM and PM shifts, weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and holidays.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills are required.
• Experience with Micros is preferred.

Benefits (for Full Time employees):

• Group Health Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Voluntary AND Company Paid Life Insurance
• Aflac Supplemental Short Term Disability, Accident Advantage and Cancer Care
• Long Term Disability
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off Benefits

See what our employees have to say about being a part of the prestigious Garden City Hotel team. Click here for a brief introduction into some of our many success stories! https://www.gardencityhotel.com/success-stories

EOE/M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $9.35 per hour